May 16, 2011As Stellar Epiphany draws ever closer to completion, the self doubt has set in. In theory, I have only to finish one last revision then one last read through that will absolutely be for grammar only. However, today I could only see how bad it was. I realized or made up so many problems, so many things that could be better. The problem started last night when I was doing a premature search for the target venue for my next story. I found a website with a great list of what publishers of short stories were not looking for. I was laughing at many one the entries, realizing how many they must see. The, BOOM, characters leaving there shrewish wives. Crap, that’s me. Now, I find myself considering rewrites. I can’t do it though. I need to finish, submit and start something new; and that’s what I will do. It’s a good story and if it’s rejected you’ll see it back here soon enough.
In the meantime, I’m returning to my roots. Expect some new works over the next few weeks on the fantasy front.

Apr 27, 2011I've made a lot of progress in the last weeks. Stellar Epiphany is roughed out and in a few days, I'll start on the first big edit.
Thanks for all the comments and sorry for all the spam. I keep reading stories from Fantasy and Science Fiction magizine thinking, "My stuff is that good." I guess we'll see soon enough.

Apr 11, 2011Hmmmm, sci fi is becoming popular again. I need to get my ass busy, before the train leaves me at the station.

Apr 1, 2011Well, I've managed to get some solid work done as far, as writing goes, over the last day or two. Hopefully I can keep up the momentum next week.
I've even managed to read a few Booksie authors and post comments. :)

Feb 13, 2011I'm beginning to make real progress on the second cycle of Paden's Story. Hopefully, I'll have something up by the end of the week. I know you all can't wait.

Feb 11, 2011There is a simple truth on Booksie. When you don't have time to read other members, they don't have time to read you.

Feb 2, 2011I seem to be getting better at writing a short story. I made myself write a couple of very short one's, that I'm currently posting chapter by chapter. I still love the epic, but at least I have a few things to hang my hat on now.

Dec 16, 2010I conducting a few experiments over the next few weeks. First, I didn't advertise on Face Book and so far my reads haven't changed much. Then again it can't get much lower (sad face).
The second that I'm going to start messing with my titles. I'll try racier and I'll try more topical, but the point is I'm willing to engange treachory to draw you into my web.

Dec 7, 2010Formatting problems in Paden's Story have been corrected. What a Pain!
Thanks to user comments, I've become aware that I'm overwhelming you with place names and people supporting characters. I'll start calming the storm as I do some reworks.
Thank you so much to the people who have left constructive remarks.

Nov 18, 2010I added a paragraph to Paden's Story today. I hope it clears up any comfusion there might have been about setting.
I'm finally on face book though the only reason is to push my writing. My reads shot up a bit, but still not what I'm hoping for.

Nov 11, 2010It's week three and I've managed to make six posts all on schedule. I see no reason I shouldn't be able to maintain the pace.
Things have progessed in the story enough that those how do read it should be able decide if it's for them.

Nov 3, 2010Stupendously awesome news! It’s wickedly wacky what an unplanned but well timed reread can do. I didn’t even begin to suspect I was missing my ambitiously ample yet alertly alliterate supply of adjectives and their particularly pompous promenade of adverbial assistants. Now that they are free from their devilishly dark and heinously unkempt prison, perhaps my humble understated offerings will go a bit easier on your warm, welcome eyes.

If this is your first stop to my page:

See the list below for an easy guide to what might interest you. Steve the Barbarian is a niche story that only really makes sense if you know the people the story is based on. Avenger, is a full length novel in rough draft. I'm probably over doing it with the ratings.

Rated R

Paden's Story Book One (complete) [ It's a little rough early on, put becomes more readable very quickly]

I enjoy reading (duh), so I don't mind reviewing other member posts. However, I have a very limited time to do so. All the usual ways will help make you a priority for my time. If you've posted comments on my own stories I will almost definately read your work. If you are in the fantasy / sci-fi genre it will also increase your chances. Don't expect me to read much of your work if you do romance. I respect your talent, it's just not my thing. If you write hack / slash sword play or shoot 'em up science fiction I'm much more likely to become a truely dedicated fan.

Current Projects

Just trying to get going again.

Who am I? I'm not the kind of author that will make you check under your bed before you go to sleep, nor am I they guy who will paint such an elaborate picture of every scene to make you feel you are there. Maybe someday I'll be the guy to make you fall in love with a character or at least feel bad when he dies. What I am right now is a man who can concieve and document a rich and original fantasy world. I hope you enter my worlds and fall in love with them the way I have. There is much to see, but we're all young and have nothing but time.

I'm fascinated by the glory of fantasy and science fiction. The concept is intriguing to me and I've asked myself so many times what is epic, heroic, immortal, timeless, etc. It may be something as efemeral as it is eternal, but i know one thing. I have but one talent, so thank you Booksie and the internet in general for giving me my own chance at glory. I'm not worthy now but over the decades, two or three posts a week will add up. Cetainly those who dream small will not achieve the great things for which we strive.

Beyond philosophy, I'm just a forty year old fat man who works forty hours a week and tries to keep a wife happy. Sometimes I do a good job and sometimes I don't. I'm a graduate of Oklahoma State, and I'm a loyal Cowboy. The star wars sage taught me what a book series and fantasy universe can be, and Tolkien never fails to inspire. I hope you enjoy my work.